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ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:31:12 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: filthymcnasty1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2779424
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 02:23:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2779424Another hapless and tasteless season is in store for the bewildered Viking fan base.
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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:17:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2777337Maybe this is the year the Lions put it together and win the division. There is certainly enough talent on that roster to be a playoff team. I would be happy for the Detroit fans if that happens. As far as the Vikings go, it’s just one weak… er week. I hope they can get the offensive line squared away for Chicago next week. If they can get the running game going, there’ll still be some hope for this season. If not, well at least the draft will be exciting! Skol!
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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:27:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2777134alsvikes says: Sep 8, 2013 7:34 PM

“Hey Vike fans before we start blaming Ponder, start blaming that offensive line. Every quarterback in this league will look bad with the very little protection they would get from this line. They can not pass block to save their lives. Their run blocking is their strength, but even that was poor today.”

Yes the o-line did not look good, but there are about 25 (or more) other QBs in the league that would not continue to make the same boneheaded decisions Ponder makes over and over. He’s inaccurate and can’t seem to throw the ball away. Remember when we drafted him and we were told how he may not be the most talented but he sure was intelligent. The not the most talented part seems to fit but I sure haven’t seen the intelligence. Year three is getting too far along to play so inconsistently.

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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:13:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2777092Total and complete domination of the Lions against the Vikings. The Lions will terrorize the soft O lines of the Bears and the packers.. poor Cutler and Rodgers
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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 14:14:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2776819We told you so.
]]>By: thetruthcampaignhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2776332
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 06:28:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2776332The first half was looking awfully familiar and frustrating to Lion’s nation, including a Pettigrew drop and fumble and TD’s called back. While Suh didn’t need to throw that block, I didn’t think it looked like from behind or thrown lower than the hip. The only word I could use about that half was “curse”. I’m glad they overcame. This is the team we expected last season. Bush and Bell are unstoppable. I liked the plays they were running with those guys. The holes were gigantic for those 2.
]]>By: vikesfanstevehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2776249
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 04:50:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2776249Reminds me of Chilly’s pre Favre teams. Good running game hindered by run, run, pass play calling in a league that uses the pass to set up the run. The same porous defense that can’t stop the pass at all but now they can’t stop the run either. The only times Detroit was stopped is when they dropped a pass otherwise it was an offensive display against a way overmatched defense. That will change when Williams returns but still that was ugly. As far as a non existent Rudolph and Jennings that was all due to Musgrave and another terrible game play calling. Too many first downs running to Peterson. Ponder was beyond terrible. Spielman will of course never acknowledge it but they over reached for Ponder and he has quality backup talent but he is not nearly accurate enough for today’s NFL. A cannon arm isn’t needed as much as an accurate thrower. Look at Peyton Manning. Even if the Vikings start 0-3 they still can win 10 games. It’s obvious though that Ponders play as much as the Swiss cheese D cost the game. How long before the Vikings admit to the failed experiment and end the torture. Tjac is better than Ponder. That is a disheartening statement.
]]>By: jollyjoker2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2776128
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 03:28:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2776128ponder was supposed to move it up a notch this year…apparently he is topped out and will always be 3rd tier qb….. The Vikes will play well at home and beat some people. could be a long year. A few injuries and this team will be in a deep hole.
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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 03:22:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2776118I am now ready to acknowledge what the rest of the world as known for the past 2 years. Ponder will not develop into a successful starting QB in the NFL. He is not an inconsistent passer, he is an inaccurate passer. He continues to make the same mistakes in judgment that have plagued him in the past. Experience has not taught him much of anything. You cannot rely on AP carrying the offense on his back for the entire season and the receivers should not be asked to consistently make great catches on poorly thrown balls. Lobbing the ball into the air while running backwards is never a good idea. He will start next week against a proven defense in Chicago and it could get real ugly real fast.
If Fraiser waits until the Vikes are 0-4 to act it will be a long season in Minnesota.
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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:40:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2776055Your welcome, lions! We showed you and the rest of the league how to stop AD. Just. Square. Up.
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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:35:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2776040Ponder is done. It’s time to move on. Start Cassell, go 2-14, and start over next year with a new QB.
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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:06:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775966I hate to laugh during the pre season where there were a lot of Viking fans predicting that Ponder will have his break out season.

They were right, Ponder did make a break but it is straight downhill. The team has too much talent to wait on Ponder. I am not a big believer in Cassell but seriously, how much worse could it be?

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Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:13:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775799Ugly game that was won by the team who played better. Lions made their mistakes and made the most of the Vikings mistakes. It’s pretty easy to win though when your offense starting average is position is inside the enemies 50 yard line.

The team looked nothing like the team that finished ’12 and a lot like them team from ’11.

Ponder is going to get Leslie Frazier fired.

]]>By: theneedforspeeedhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775596
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:27:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775596“– Leaving the middle of the field wide open for Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who had an easy 78-yard touchdown run on his first carry.”

HUGE missed holding call on the Vikes during that run, the upfield WR was hanging onto the DB’s arm while AP ran past.

]]>By: urcraphttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775536
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:16:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775536Congrats Lion fans! Your team has sucked for so long and owned by the Vikings that you should celebrate the win today. Keep it up and Lion jersey sales just might increase to 3.
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Sun, 08 Sep 2013 23:34:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775359Hey Vike fans before we start blaming Ponder, start blaming that offensive line. Every quarterback in this league will look bad with the very little protection they would get from this line. They can not pass block to save their lives. Their run blocking is their strength, but even that was poor today.
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Sun, 08 Sep 2013 23:27:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775346thepvyharvin says:
Sep 8, 2013 5:44 PM
At least i don’t hide…don’t you Lombardi Losers have a game to watch? You really would rather be spewing nonsense here? Now missing your game to play troll = pathetic…I wouldn’t miss a Vikings snap for you….

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Clearly you are confused. The vikes would be the “Lombardi Losers.” 0-4 little man.

]]>By: mylionsroaringhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775270
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 22:51:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775270I wonder if the title will be the same for the winner of the San Francisco, Green Bay game. That was just as ugly as the Lions.

Oh I forgot they are the golden teams of the NFL, and they can do no wrong.

]]>By: isphet71http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775214
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 22:35:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775214Really isn’t much else to do in Green Bay other than stay inside and troll other teams’ boards. Especially while your team is getting its @$$ handed to it on national TV by the 49ers.

Bush looked like the missing piece for the Lions’ offense today. that was impressive.

Seriously though, tip of the hat to the Lions. I wouldn’t say they dominated, though. It was a 3 point game until a botched hand off followed by a questionable roughing the passer call. No excuses. Play calling was vanilla. Musgrave is doing Ponder no favors. Simpson looked good but need more Patterson and Rudolph. It’s gonna be a tough division this year, but it’s a long season.

]]>By: brewdogghttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775125
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 22:10:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775125I would like to apologize to the rest of the men on this thread for engaging in a conversation with an obnoxious child. I should know better…..

So, back to the game. I think it bodes well for the Lions that the offense did so well while Johnson was a relative non-factor. Perhaps that was a result of the Vikings trying to take him out, but regardless, if the Lions can make teams truly pay for that tactic on a regular basis, I like the possibilities for the offense.

At least i don’t hide…don’t you Lombardi Losers have a game to watch? You really would rather be spewing nonsense here? Now missing your game to play troll = pathetic…I wouldn’t miss a Vikings snap for you….

Don’t you mean Lombardi winners? Let’s remind all the ignorant Queens fans who has the Lombardi’s.

]]>By: sdjay76http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775114
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 22:06:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775114calm down viking haters. they lost a divisional road game. not that big of a deal. ponder will hold this team back and they will be lucky to win 8 games with him, but let’s stop acting like this was some shocking loss.
]]>By: jskzoocrewhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775102
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 22:02:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775102I BELIEVE IN THE SCHWARTZ!!!!!!!!!!!
]]>By: lks311http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775091
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:59:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775091Listen, let’s not get this twisted. 2-1 in time possession and, almost, 500 yards of total offense is an old-fashioned beat down.

That said, it’s just one week for both teams.

]]>By: thepvyharvinhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/08/lions-survive-mistakes-to-beat-vikings/#comment-2775024
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:44:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2208470#comment-2775024At least i don’t hide…don’t you Lombardi Losers have a game to watch? You really would rather be spewing nonsense here? Now missing your game to play troll = pathetic…I wouldn’t miss a Vikings snap for you….
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